Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial
The Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial is a cemetery located in Luxembourg, covering an area of 0.204 square kilometers. Established and opened in 1960, it ranks as the second most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia among 10 sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The site is open Monday through Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00, with closures on January 1 and December 25. Temperatures range from daily highs of 22 °C in July and August down to highs of 4 °C and lows of -1 °C in January and February. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year, with December experiencing the highest precipitation at 96 mm over about 15 days, while April sees lower rain at 56 mm on about 10 days.
The nearest airport is Luxembourg-Findel International Airport, located 3 km away, and the site is 4 km from the capital. Nearby places to visit include the Court of Justice of the European Union at 3.4 km, the Bock at 3.5 km, the Grand Ducal Palace at 3.8 km, Notre-Dame Cathedral at 3.9 km, and the Pfaffenthal Panoramic Elevator at 4.0 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 88 | 66 | 71 | 56 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 84 | 77 | 96 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
